Impoving MPG

Never thought of it that way, Doug. I'm forever "drafting" behind big rigs
and other large vehicles to either save on gas or be able to go the speed
limit.

Eric
99 TJ SE

"DougW" > wrote in message
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> Rich Hampel did pass the time by typing:
>> ... and the tighter into their slip stream the better your mileage.
>> It may be illegal to 'draft' but it surely works well in the MPG
>> department.
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> It might save you a bit on gas but if you have ever seen a recap
> come off a semi you would stay well away from them. A recap can
> come off with enough force to rip the top off your jeep, rollbar
> included. Next is ice. Given the right conditions semi's can
> shed sheets of ice the size of your average 3/4" plywood. Then
> there are the rear twin wheels that can pick up and throw rocks the
> size of golfballs. (of course you hope the rock/mud flaps stop them
> but the little buggers sneak out every now and then)
>
> Bill probably has some good stories on that.
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> I've seen treads blow and the carnage they leave behind. Your life
> your choice.
>
>>> Dunno about the 4-banger but I've discovered an easy way to boost the
>>> TJ 6 cylinder mileage by 3-5 miles per gallon --> don't drive over
>>> 60mph on the highway! It means gettin' honked at a lot and spending all
>>> day in the right lane, though. If there's a big headwind, settle in
>>> behind a semi or RV that's doin' 50-55mph and have them act as a
>>> windbreak.
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